Today's Learning Objective

Students will better understand the genre of magical realism and its visual representation in film.

Bell Work: Archetypes

Watch "Remember Who You Are" clip
List archetypes noted.

Quiz

Quiz on Chapters 7-9

Movie Clip Viewing and Reflection

Looking back at the beginning of the novel, describe 2 or 3 events that are examples of magical realism in "January" and "February." How would these be filmed? What important images do you think would have to be present? Costumes? Props? Music? As we watch a few scenes, jot down notes on how the scene was actually filmed. What is similar or different from your expectations? Log observations on the film handout.

Homework

  • Read ch.10.
  • Journals due Monday!
  • Have your draft ready by Monday.